Page-15 of Current Affairs - June, 2022

Shrisant Tukaram Maharaj Temple

June 14, 2022

On June 14, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a temple in Dehu near Pune in Maharashtra, which is dedicated to 17th-century saint Tukaram Maharaj. Who was Tukaram Maharaj? Tukaram Maharaj was a warkari saint and poet. He was a prominent figure in ..

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SRS Data: India’s life expectancy rose to 69.7

June 14, 2022

According to data from sample registration system (SRS), India’s life expectancy at birth has reached up to 69.7 during 2015-2019. Data was released by demographic survey. Key Findings India’s life expectancy at birth has reached up after 10 years. However, ..

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India- EU First-ever Security Consultations

June 14, 2022

First-ever India-European Union (EU) Security and Defence Consultations held in Brussels, on June 10, 2022. Key Facts The consultations were held in accordance with the decision taken at India-EU Summit in July 2020. Consultations were co-chaired by Joint secretary of ..

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National e-governance service delivery assessment (NeSDA) Report 2021

June 14, 2022

The National e-governance service delivery assessment (NeSDA) report 2021 was published recently. In this edition, Jammu and Kashmir was assessed for the first time. It has been ranked at 1st position among Union Territories, with overall compliance of around 90 ..

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Draft National Policy on Persons with Disabilities (PwD)

June 14, 2022

The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has invited public feedback on the New Draft National Policy on Disability (PwD), that proposes interventions in disability prevention, healthcare, education, accessibility and social security. Provisions of the Draft Policy According to the draft, ..

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Rhino reintroduction in Assam

June 14, 2022

According to the 14th Assam rhino estimation, Rhinos in Manas National Park have higher life expectancy, however they need translocation support. About the 14th Assam rhino estimation Rhino census was carried out in all three ranges of Manas National Park ..

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National Museum of Customs and GST

June 14, 2022

As a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the “National Museum of Customs and GST”. Highlights The National Museum of Customs and GST called “Dharohar” was inaugurated in Goa. Museum was inaugurated as part ..

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Mongolian Buddha Purnima

June 14, 2022

India sent Four Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to Mongolia, on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. Key Facts All the Four Holy Relics of Lord Buddha will be be displayed for 11 days at the Batsagaan Temple in Gandan Monastery. ..

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NCPCR: Children in Street Situations (CiSS) App

June 14, 2022

Recently, Children in Street Situations (CiSS) App was launched by ‘National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)’ for the rehabilitation of children. Key Facts This app was launched under Baal Swaraj portal, in order to help in rehabilitation ..

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Powassan Virus

June 14, 2022

Recently, a woman died in United States due to infection of tick-borne Powassan virus. She was in her 90s. She is the second person to test positive for Powassan virus in 2022. What is Powassan virus?   Powassan virus is a ..

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